This month the W has one of the best twinkly views of the city and it has a range of wining and dining options available to book for an intimate dinner for two or a meal for a large group of friends.
Christmas Day & New Years Day Brunch
25th December 2024, 1 & 2 January 2025
Experience a luxurious festive brunch at W Lounge, located on the 11th floor of the iconic Ribbon Building, where you can savor traditional dishes while enjoying panoramic city views. The brunch offers three set menus all featuring succulent sharing roasts, classic à la carte options, and delectable desserts. Priced at £65 per person for a three-course meal, you can elevate your experience to £100 with Laurent Perrier champagne. For a unique twist, try the Bloody Mary Cocktail festive brunch, which pairs the three-course menu with a selection of Bloody Mary favorites.
Booking for the festive brunch can be made anytime between 12noon -5pm for 25 December as well as 1 and 2 January. Reservations are now live through this LINK.
SUSHISAMBA EDINBURGH
Festive ‘Taste of Samba’ Menu
1st November – 30th December 2024
This winter, elevate your holiday traditions with the new seasonal, chef-curated festive ‘Taste of Samba’ menus. This one-of-a-kind exquisite menu reinvents Christmas dinner, including experimental dishes such as, the scrumptious Wild Seabass Tiradito as well as a limited edition sushi plate, the Sambaziona Roll.
Indulge in the delicious new options paired with SUSHISAMBA Edinburgh’s most beloved dishes including everyone’s favorite beef wagyu gyozas and new itemps including speciality brazilian jumbo prawns. Better yet, enjoy a glass of Laurent Perrier Champagne as part of the multi-course selection. This menu starts at £125 per person for a minimum of two guests. Bookings are open now and you can book HERE. available from 1st November – 30th December.
Visitwww.sushisamba.com or follow @sushisamba.edinburgh on Instagram for more information.
SUSHISAMBA Sambaziona New Year’s Eve Party
31st December 2024
The infinitely popular SUSHISAMBA Edinburgh, brings you a thrilling New Years Eve event – SAMBAZONIA. Don’t miss ringing in the 2025 bells, whether you’re looking for a meal before the street party or dining at the late-night sitting to secure access to the New Year’s Eve Fireworks display over Edinburgh Castle, SUSHISAMBA has you covered.
The custom SAMBAZONIA menu will run for one night only, offering a multi-course blend of Japanese, Peruvian, and Brazilian cuisine, with lively entertainment and sparkling décor. This event is set to be just as unparalleled as the views it provides.
Starting at £125 per person this magnificent menu consist of all the SUSHISAMBA favorites including, mouth watering crispy taquitos and the ever so popular poussin teriyaki accompanied by one-of-a-kind, limited edition SAMBAZONIA Roll, consisting of all your favorite sushi ingredients including tuna, salmon, yellowtail, shrimp, snow crab, avocado and cucumber. Finish your meal in Hogmanay style with an indulgent Coffee and Whisky Mousse.
Lock in your unforgettable celebrations and book your table now, with dining tables available at 5:30pm, 7:45pm and 10pm. All tables have a 2-hour seating duration.
Visitwww.sushisamba.com or follow @sushisamba.edinburgh on Instagram for more information.
Joao’s Place
Intimate Festive Cocktails
Throughout the season
Celebrate the festive season at Edinburgh’s best kept secret speakeasy Joao’s Place, tucked away on the 11th floor of W Edinburgh, Joao’s is the perfect party destination to mark the start of the celebrations with liberdade libations. Soak up the city’s twinkling lights while enjoying boastful views of Leith and beyond or step out onto the private terrace and toast to the season by the warming fire-pits. This winter, Joao’s will be serving light bites and sushi bites to accompany your cocktail.
Joao’s is the ideal location for an intimate Christmas get together with your favorite people. The bar is available now for exclusive Christmas party hire.
Visitwww.joasplace.com or follow @joaos_place on Instagram for more information.
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